
Creating & Supplying Ingredients with Purpose.
Stratum Nutrition®, a business of ESM Technologies, LLC, is a trusted ingredient innovator and supplier to product formulators for human and pet health. Stratum offers a portfolio of research-supported ingredients and technology that stand out in their respective health categories as being progressive, safe, and effective, including: NEM® brand eggshell membrane – fast-acting for joint health, Eggshell Membrane Collagen Support Complex with type I, V, and X collagens, Bimuno® GOS prebiotic, LBiome™ Lactobacillus LB postbiotic, Ahiflower® - a single plant source of optimally balanced omegas, VitaSperse® ingredient delivery technology, NatAxtin™ – Chilean astaxanthin, Curcumin 95, curQplus®, and ESC® brand eggshell calcium. Stratum's name and the products we provide are trusted and relied upon by consumers internationally. Visit www.stratumnutrition.com for more information.
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ESC® Eggshell Calcium
Ingredient Name: Eggshell Calcium
Function: Supplement, Mineral
Animal Species: Rabbit, Pets, Cats, Dogs
Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, TSE-free, Natural, Organic, Halal, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Solvent-free, Non-GMO, BSE-free
Certifications & Compliance: NSF Approved, California Proposition 65, Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO), GMP, Halal, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), USDA Organic, Organic Certified, Kosher
ESC® Eggshell Calcium is one of nature's purest forms of calcium and provides an edge to your formulation. It is California Prop 65-compliant in all four heavy metals tested at the full daily value for calcium of 1300 mg per day. In a comparison study of lead levels, ESC's levels were more than 50 times lower than the California Prop 65 standard and more than 1,000 times lower than the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) limit for nutritional supplements.
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Curcumin 95
Ingredient Name: Turmeric Extract
Animal Species: Pets, Rabbit, Cats, Dogs
Active Component: Curcuminoids
Labeling Claims: GMO-free, Halal, Natural, Carbon-14 Tested, Allergen-free, Non-GMO, Vegetarian, Kosher
Curcumin 95 is a natural, food-sourced ingredient that helps balance the body's inflammatory response. It has the ability to provide antioxidant capabilities that can support brain health and joint health. Moreover, Curcumin 95 undergoes carbon-14 testing to ensure that you get efficacious, unadulterated, and high-quality curcumin in your formula.
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VITASPERSE® MCT
Ingredient Name: MCT Oil
Function: Fatty Acids & Lipids, Supplement
Labeling Claims: Preservative-free, Kosher
Features: Promotes Nutrient Absorption, Excellent Release Properties, Enhanced Shelf Life, Efficient Mineral Absorption
VITASPERSE® MCT is the proprietary aqueous dispersion technology that allows the customer to formulate water-insoluble nutrients into water-based products. This technology encapsulates and protects the key nutrient, thereby increasing its shelf life while also enhancing its bioavailability. The active nutrient in VITASPERSE® MCT is 30% medium-chain triglycerides.
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VITASPERSE® E15
Ingredient Name: Alpha Tocopherol
Function: Vitamin Source
Labeling Claims: Preservative-free, Kosher
Features: Enhanced Shelf Life, Efficient Mineral Absorption, Excellent Release Properties, Promotes Nutrient Absorption
VITASPERSE® E15 is the proprietary aqueous dispersion technology that allows the customer to formulate water-insoluble nutrients into water-based products. This technology encapsulates and protects the key nutrient, thereby increasing its shelf life while also enhancing its bioavailability. The active nutrient in VITASPERSE® E15 is 15% D-alpha-tocopherol.
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NatAxtin™ ME 2.5%
Ingredient Name: Astaxanthin Oleoresin
Function: Supplement, Antioxidant
Active Component: Astaxanthin
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly, Halal, Natural, Allergen-free, Naturally Derived, Vegan, Non-GMO, Vegetarian, Sustainable, Kosher
NatAxtin™ ME 2.5% is a microencapsulated NatAxtin™ oleoresin in red powder form that is miscible with non-polar solvents and insoluble in water. It is produced from Haematococcus pluvialis grown in a pristine desert environment. Striving for sustainable and natural harvesting, a proprietary process harvests atmospheric CO2 to support H. pluvialis metabolism.
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VITASPERSE® EM15
Ingredient Name: Mixed Tocopherols
Function: Vitamin Source
Labeling Claims: Preservative-free, Kosher
Features: Enhanced Shelf Life, Efficient Mineral Absorption, Excellent Release Properties, Promotes Nutrient Absorption
VITASPERSE® EM15 is the proprietary aqueous dispersion technology that allows the customer to formulate water-insoluble nutrients into water-based products. This technology encapsulates and protects the key nutrient, thereby increasing its shelf life while also enhancing its bioavailability. The active nutrient in VITASPERSE® EM15 is 15% mixed-tocopherol.
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Ahiflower® Seed Oil Powder
Ingredient Name: Ahiflower Seed Oil
Function: Fatty Acids & Lipids, Supplement
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims: Kosher, Sustainable, TSE-free, Solvent-free, BSE-free, Vegan, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Non-Toxic, Plant-Based, Natural, Halal, Pesticide-free
Certifications & Compliance: NSF Approved, FDA Approved, Halal, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Kosher
Ahiflower® Seed Oil Powder is a pure and natural plant-based oil that offers a uniquely balanced daily dose of essential omega-3-6-9 fatty acids, crucial for maintaining optimal health, vitality, and wellness. Unlike fish and flax oil, ahiflower contains GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid that supports healthy skin, hormonal balance, and a healthy inflammatory response.
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VITASPERSE® PS
Ingredient Name: Phosphatidyl Serine
Function: Fatty Acids & Lipids, Supplement
Labeling Claims: Preservative-free, Kosher
Features: Promotes Nutrient Absorption, Excellent Release Properties, Enhanced Shelf Life, Efficient Mineral Absorption
VITASPERSE® PS is the proprietary aqueous dispersion technology that allows the customer to formulate water-insoluble nutrients into water-based products. This technology encapsulates and protects the key nutrient, thereby increasing its shelf life while also enhancing its bioavailability. The active nutrient in VITASPERSE® PS is 1.5% phosphatidylserine.
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VITASPERSE® CHIA
Ingredient Name: Chia Oil
Function: Fatty Acids & Lipids, Supplement
Labeling Claims: Kosher
Features: Promotes Nutrient Absorption, Enhanced Shelf Life, Excellent Release Properties
VITASPERSE® CHIA is the proprietary aqueous dispersion technology that allows the customer to formulate water-insoluble nutrients into water-based products. This technology encapsulates and protects the key nutrient, thereby increasing its shelf life while also enhancing its bioavailability. The active nutrient in VITASPERSE® CHIA is 30% chia seed oil.
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Curcumin 95
Applications: Animal Health & Nutrition, Nutrition & Well Being, Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Product Families: Health & Well-Being, Nutrition & Fortification, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Curcumin is a natural, food-sourced ingredient that helps balance the body’s inflammatory response. Vast, published research shows its ability to provide antioxidant capabilities that can support brain health and joint health. Our Curcumin 95 is carbon-14 tested to ensure you get efficacious, unadulterated curcumin in your formula.
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ESC
Applications: Sports Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Confectionery
Product Families: Other Health & Well-Being Products, Minerals, Nutrition & Fortification
Chemical Family: Minerals, Proteins, Peptides & Amino Acid Derivatives, Proteins
End Uses: Sports Nutrition, Gummies, Dietary Supplements
Bone strength is a crucial aspect of our pets’ health throughout their life. ESC® brand eggshell calcium is sourced from one of nature’s purest forms of calcium, naturally low in heavy metals. Eggshell calcium also contains transport proteins that improve absorption compared to mined calcium carbonate.
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NatAxtin
Applications: Animal Health & Nutrition, Beverage, Food
Product Families: Health & Well-Being, Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
End Uses: Confectionery Products, Chews, Beverage Mixes
NatAxtin™, branded astaxanthin combines the benefits of an optimal microbial source and ideal production conditions, resulting in an ingredient that meets or exceeds the high standards demanded by conscientious dietary supplement manufacturers.
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NEM
Applications: Confectionery, Powdered Beverages, Sports Nutrition
Product Families: Supplements & Functional Ingredients, Functional Ingredients, Nutrition & Fortification
End Uses: Sports Nutrition, Gummies, Dietary Supplements
NEM® is our flagship, branded eggshell membrane containing 3X the joint health support in one powerful ingredient. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in several canine breeds demonstrated NEM’s outstanding benefits for joint comfort and flexibility as well as cartilage protection.
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LBiome
Applications: Beverage, Food, Nutrition & Well Being
Product Families: Health & Well-Being, Nutrition & Fortification, Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics
End Uses: Dietary Supplements, Beverage Mixes, Chews
As the pioneer in postbiotics with 40+ published studies, LBiome™ is the most clinically researched digestive postbiotic on the market. It contains heat-treated cells proven to overcome stability and formulation challenges encountered with most probiotics.
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VITASPERSE
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Beverage
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Fatty Acids & Specialty Lipids
End Uses: Dietary Supplements, Functional Beverages, RTD Nutrition Formulas
VITASPERSE® is our proprietary, aqueous dispersion technology that allows the customer to formulate water-insoluble nutrients into water-based products.
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VITADRY
Applications: Beverage, Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Antioxidants
End Uses: Dietary Supplements, Beverage Mixes
VITADRY™ allows our customer to formulate nutrients into non-water based formulations, while giving the consumer all of the same benefits delivered by the VitaSperse® technology.
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curQ+
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Sports Nutrition
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Antioxidants
End Uses: Sports Nutrition
CurQplus® greatly increases the absorption of curcumin with a unique, coconut oil-based dispersion technology.



